Security Consultant-Threat & Attack Simulation

Vantage Compute provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk. Summary Vantage Compute’s Threat & Attack Simulation Practice provides attack-oriented professional services, Red Teaming, Purple Teaming, Network Penetration Testing, Cloud Penetration Testing, Social Engineering, and various ad hoc custom assessments to address unique information security concerns for clients. As a Security Consultant, you will be a technically adept and reliable team member who leverages your knowledge, skills, and experience to deliver exceptional results to clients for the Practice’s core professional service offerings and assist with shaping the future of the practice. Vantage Compute’s Threat & Attack Simulation Practice provides attack-oriented professional services, Red Teaming, Purple Teaming, Network Penetration Testing, Cloud Penetration Testing, Social Engineering, and various ad hoc custom assessments to address unique information security concerns for clients. As a Security Consultant, you will be a technically adept and reliable team member who leverages your knowledge, skills, and experience to deliver exceptional results to clients for the Practice’s core professional service offerings and help shape the practice's future. Your primary responsibilities revolve around performing challenging and complex assessments, sharing knowledge with team members, and contributing to growth and improvement. Security Consultants are encouraged to interact with the Threat & Attack Simulation Leadership Team and contribute to the Practice's future success. Vantage Compute’s Threat & Attack Simulation service offerings are perpetually evolving in response to emerging threats and diverse client needs. Your creativity and expertise will assist the Practice by adapting to this rapidly changing environment. Role Responsibilities Deliver Threat & Attack Simulation's professional services, including but not limited to Vulnerability Assessments, Internal and External Penetration Tests, Wireless Security Assessments, Onsite and Remote Social Engineering, and a variety of custom assessments Author comprehensive assessment deliverables that are proficiently tailored to both technical and managerial audiences and fully detail the technical execution, core deficiencies, business impact, and realistic remediation strategies Utilize automation, orchestration, and scripting to reduce manual processes, improving overall efficiency while also enabling new capabilities to meet the rapidly changing needs of our clients Contribute to marketing initiatives via activities such as publishing research, speaking at industry conferences, authoring blog articles and whitepapers, hosting webinars, and developing security tools Assist with Practice development, including improving existing offerings Perpetually strengthen relevant skills, knowledge, and abilities to stay at the forefront of the information security industry. Foster client relationships by providing support, information, and guidance Configure, operate, and manage a Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) or continuous penetration testing platform and report results to relevant stakeholders promptly Maintain a strong desire to learn, adapt, and improve along with a rapidly-growing company Perform other duties as assigned Education, Credentials, and Experience Lab-based certifications, such as OSCP, OSCE, OSEE, and GSE, are strongly preferred. Other relevant industry certifications, such as GPEN and GCIH, are also preferred. Experience with various public cloud components and architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) InfoSec community involvement, such as conference speaking, blog/whitepaper authoring, and podcast speaking/producing experience, is strongly preferred. Minimum of two (2) years of experience performing offensive/attack-oriented security assessments Minimum of one (1) year of experience in an enterprise-level consulting services role Over four (4+) combined years of IT and information security experience are preferred. Internal operational (non-consulting) experience is strongly preferred. Experience with continuous penetration testing or Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) platforms is a plus but not required. Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities While it may not be feasible to satisfy every desired attribute listed below perfectly, Security Consultants are expected to possess a significant number of these attributes: Able to be the lead consultant, with minimal technical oversight